Hybrid Work and HR Tech – Enabler or Roadblock?

Hybrid work has become the new normal. While the share of employees in Germany working fully remotely has slightly declined, over 60% still divide their time between office and home.

This flexibility boosts both satisfaction and productivity. At the same time, it presents new challenges – making it essential for companies to actively design and manage their hybrid models.

Here’s what you’ll learn

• Remote communication in HRIS: Discover how modern HR tools enhance information flow and keep hybrid teams efficiently connected despite physical distance.
• Digital performance processes: Learn how to design feedback, reviews, and goal-setting so they remain practical and fair for hybrid teams.
• Engagement and team culture: Explore tools and methods to measure motivation and cohesion – and set timely impulses when needed.
• Self-service portals in HR: Understand why employees expect fast, digital HR services today and how portals can sustainably strengthen HR’s role.
• Cross-location collaboration: Gain strategies to actively connect hybrid teams and effectively counteract social erosion across distances.

Meet the speakers

Johanna Meinen: Johanna is a Principal at torq.people and looks back on years of People & Culture experience from companies such as FREE NOW and Trade Republic. The focus of her work is on People Operations, Internationalization and Processes. As a recognized expert in digital HR tools, Johanna combines technical know-how with practical experience to help organizations streamline their HR processes and scale efficiently.

Medea Moir: Medea is a Consultant at torq.people. She previously worked for Deloitte and Leapsome, among others, and has many years of experience in the People & Culture sector. Medea has extensive HR software knowledge from numerous projects and, together with Johanna, is responsible for our service offering in the area of People Tech, helping our clients implement innovative solutions to transform their HR functions.

Together, Johanna and Medea have successfully led dozens of HR software projects at torq.people, empowering organizations to modernize their HR landscapes and embrace hybrid work with confidence.